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Skinners School Academy Trust, The

Chemistry A Level 3

Skinners School Academy Trust, The

, St John's Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 9PG

GCE A/AS Level or Equivalent
Level 3
Science and Mathematics

Available start dates

Available start dates

Tuesday, 01 September 2026
The Skinners School Academy Trust
1 Year(s)
Full time
Daytime/working hours

Application Instructions

Applications Open: - 8th October 2025

Applications Close:- 20th August 2026

How to Apply: - Please contact The Skinners’ School directly to apply. We do not accept applications via KentChoices

Please see here for more information about our Sixth Form and to complete an application form.

Course Summary

In this course, scientific ideas and facts are introduced which will help candidates develop an awareness of scientific issues in a range of domestic, industrial and environmental contexts. The course also encourages the development of skills in interpreting, evaluating and discussing scientific ideas and planning and carrying out practical investigations.

Course Details

Content is split into six teaching modules:

  • Module 1 – development of practical skills in chemistry
  • Module 2 – Foundations in chemistry
  • Module 3 – Periodic table and energy
  • Module 4 – Core organic chemistry
  • Module 5 – Physical chemistry and transition elements
  • Module 6 – Organic chemistry and analysis

Component 01 assesses content from modules 1,2,3 and 5.

Component 02 assesses content from modules 1,2,4 and 6.

Component 03 assesses content from all modules (1 to 6).

How will it be delivered and assessed?

  • Periodic table, elements and physical Chemistry (2 hours 15 minutes written paper - 37% of total A-level)
  • Synthesis and analytical techniques (2 hours 15 minutes written paper - 37% of total A-level)
  • Unified Chemistry (1 hour 30 minutes written paper - 26% of total)
  • Practical endorsement in Chemistry (non-exam assessment)



Entry requirements

Grade 7 or above in GCSE Chemistry and GCSE Mathematics.
An interest in the subject and motivation to do well.
You will find it useful (but not necessary) to study Physics and/or Maths alongside.

Your next steps...

The questioning and experimenting nature of chemistry is so useful at building a whole range of skills for work:
  • Research
  • Problem solving
  • Analytical
  • Being able to challenge ideas
  • Logical thought and process
  • Critical argument and reasoning
  • Teamwork
  • Communication skills
Where will it take me?
  • Chemistry/Natural Sciences/Biochemistry degrees and research careers. The results of chemists’ work can be ground breaking, colourful, explosive, or almost impossible to see!
  • STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) careers.
  • Important in: medicine and veterinary medicine, dentistry, environmental science, engineering, toxicology, developing consumer products, metallurgy, space exploration, developing perfumes and cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, energy, teaching, science writing, software development and research.
  • The simple answer is: anywhere. The skills it gives you are good for life and for any degree, including law, finance and accountancy.

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